Frigidaire A21513101 Use & Care Manual page 14

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CARE AND CLEANING
Rinse Aid
Rinse aid greatly improves drying and Rinse aid greatly improves drying and
reduces water spots. With it water reduces water spots.
"sheets" off dishes rather than forming
water droplets that cling and leave spots.
A dispenser, located next to the detergent
cup, automatically releases a measured
amount of rinse aid during the last
rinse. If spotting and poor drying are
problems, increase the amount of rinse
aid dispensed by rotating the dial to a
higher number. The dial is located under
the dispenser cap. The indicator will be
dark when full and will show clear when it
is time to refill.
To add liquid rinse aid, turn dispense cap
1/4 turn counterclockwise and lift out.
Pour in rinse aid until liquid touches the
indicated fill level Replace cap.
Do not overfill since this can cause
oversudsing. Wipe up any spills with a
damp cloth.
The dispenser holds enough for 35 to 140
washes, depending on the dial setting.
Dispenser Opening
Dispenser Cap
Indicator
Adjustable Setting
Water Pressure
The hot water line to dishwasher must
provide water pressure between 20 and
120 psi.
Low Water pressure may occur when
laundry or showers are in operation. If
you experience poor wash performance
you may need to wait until water use is
reduced before starting dishwasher.
Water Temperature
Hot water is needed for best dishwashing
and drying results. Water entering
dishwasher should be at least 120° F (49°
C) to give satisfactory results.
To check water temperature entering
dishwasher:
• Turn on hot water faucet nearest
dishwasher for several minutes to
clear cool water from pipes.
• Hold a candy or meat thermometer
in the water stream to check the
temperature.
• If temperature is below 120° F (49°
C), have a qualified person raise the
hot water heater thermostat setting.
IMPORTANT
Before starting a cycle, run hot water to
clear cool water from pipe.
The Heat Dry option in combination
with rinse aid will enhance drying
performance. The energy required to use
the Heat Dry option costs pennies per
cycle. You may choose not to select the
Heat Dry option; however you will have
items in your dish load that will not be
completely dry at the end of the cycle.